Business

Adds recovery prospects to sovereign rating framework; specifically flags global sukuk programme in six-month reassess

EVs and PHEVs arrive in Pakistan, but the road to mass adoption remains long and uncertain

PSMA warns of shortages, price hikes; tax body to audit lavish lifestyles displayed on social media

UN Climate Chief says boost in engagement has come as antidote to Trump administration's attitude to climate change

Warns ministries of strict action over $8b CPEC 2 delays, stresses follow-up on MOUs worth $8.5b signed at B2B meet

Both countries should aim to push trade to $5 billion by improving market access

Chaudhry links textile waste to $200m annual fisheries losses, rising climate risks; urges to curb pollution, losses

Minister links security to strong economy, urges engineers to drive exports

Public safety,convenience remain government's top priority

FY26 GDP outlook slashed to 2.75%-3.25% as agriculture flood damage hits Rs302b

The rate of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs2,800 to reach Rs390,300

Can approve projects up to Rs1b ending law ministry's role in court's schemes

Oil-rich nation has struggled to provide power; relied on gas and power imports from Iran

Warns of food security crisis, rising inflation and $1.93b in import pressures if no action taken

Imported gas supply rises following drastic reduction in offtake by CPPs

Index touches 159,337, lifted by power, tech and cement stocks

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Business community flags delays, says Pakistan's dwell time nearly double peers, far higher than global practices

Weekly inflation eases 1.34%, but annual trend stubborn for flood-hit people

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Profit repatriation surges 157% YoY in Aug; rupee posts 31st gain; gold dips Rs1,100/tola

Initiative will open door for industrial, bulk consumers to directly buy electricity at competitive rates

Minister announces Wheeling Auction Framework

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KSE-100 touches record intra-day high of 159,337 despite current account worries

Price of gold drops by Rs1,100 per tola

First meeting to be held next year to strengthen economic ties

KSE-100 index nears 158,000 with focus also on Roosevelt sale

Envoy advocates business diplomacy for long-term trade, investment

Hussain urges tackling EU trade barriers, cooperation in SPS standards, livestock and citrus exports during meeting

Hike comes as ECC backs fresh loan guarantees, $390m rail link financing

PAMA raises alarm against Motor Vehicle Act 2025, warns more investors could leave Pakistan

Applications submitted for gas allocation lack evidence of firm supply

REER inches up to 100.1 in August; rupee marks 30th consecutive gain

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to implement decisions of Joint Committee on Agriculture Cooperation

CAD hits $245m in Aug; exports rise to $5.3b but imports outpace to $10.4b

PayPal enterprise payments to process card payments for Google Cloud, Google Play, others

PM coordinator pledges to comply with international conventions

Index closes flat as investors resort to profit-booking in key sectors

Projections show two more cuts for 2025 as Fed downplays inflation risks from Trump's policies

Heavy correction feared; rupee extends winning streak to 29th day

Surge in debt-to-GDP ratio chokes development spending, fuels inflation

Islamabad, Beijing agree to five-year maritime action plan to establish feeder routes, and green port model

The registration process awaits the go-ahead from PSARB

Experts stress that local-global partnerships are necessary to build expertise, shield country from predatory practice

Manufacturers are official suppliers to global brands including Nike, Adidas, Puma, Mitre, Decathlon

Resistance from major firms stalls legal changes; IMF team due this month

Chinese brands now far outpace foreign rivals in delivering new models

Stakeholders say Industry Development Act 2025 drafted in haste

Index crosses 156,000 as SBP insists all external obligations will be met on time